The Troublesome Amputee

Download or read book The Troublesome Amputee written by John Edward Lawson and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lawson presents one of the meatiest collections of grizzly, grotey, bizarro poetry--the guilty pleasure stuff that's hard to come by. This edition includes the out-of-print "The Scars Are Complimentary."

Download or read book Phantom Limbs written by Paula Garner and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you move on from an irreplaceable loss? In a poignant debut, a sixteen-year-old boy must learn to swim against an undercurrent of grief—or be swept away by it. Otis and Meg were inseparable until her family abruptly moved away after the terrible accident that left Otis’s little brother dead and both of their families changed forever. Since then, it’s been three years of radio silence, during which time Otis has become the unlikely protégé of eighteen-year-old Dara—part drill sergeant, part friend—who’s hell-bent on transforming Otis into the Olympic swimmer she can no longer be. But when Otis learns that Meg is coming back to town, he must face some difficult truths about the girl he’s never forgotten and the brother he’s never stopped grieving. As it becomes achingly clear that he and Meg are not the same people they were, Otis must decide what to hold on to and what to leave behind. Quietly affecting, this compulsively readable debut novel captures all the confusion, heartbreak, and fragile hope of three teens struggling to accept profound absences in their lives.

Download or read book It’s Just a Matter of Balance written by Kevin S. Garrison and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-10-18 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this compelling memoir, author Kevin S. Garrison takes you on his journey from undergoing a Syme amputation to a life of service, helping others deal with the effects of physical disability as a Certified and Licensed Prosthetist. In 1969, teenager Kevin Garrison was diagnosed with cancer. Not long after that, his doctor informed him he needed a Syme amputation, and he would lose his right foot. At that moment, Garrison knew change was upon him forever. In this true story of survival, Garrison shares his incredible journey facing uncertainties and anger, struggling with emotional and physical pain, and fighting fear as he moves further away from his usual routine and into the world of the permanently disabled. This memoir is one of those inspirational stories that will help amputees, their family members, and healthcare providers learn how to let go of anger. Exploring his most profound, most personal thoughts, Garrison illustrates a descriptive and sometimes shockingly funny journey as he discovers what it's like to undergo amputee rehabilitation and that rebuilding your life is possible. In its third edition, It's Just a Matter of Balance will show amputees how to overcome physical disabilities and deal with the effects of physical disability and the emotional pain that comes with it. Garrison draws from other inspirational stories of survival during his time as a Certified and Licensed Prosthetist. In addition, he teaches amputees how to overcome despair as he shows his struggles to rebuild his life. The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists and The Veterans and Active-Duty Military Psychotherapy Treatment Planner recommend the book. Kirkus Reviews called the book, "A heartwarming debut memoir about finding meaning in the face of loss...His sly sense of humor, meanwhile, provides a good balance to his heavier material." Garrison knows firsthand that getting advice on dealing with amputee rehabilitation is not easy. However, his memoir, It's Just a Matter of Balance, will help you see how your story can help others. You'll see through Garrison's eyes that rebuilding your life is not only possible but that you can still live a life that involves serving others. The book chronicles the events leading to Garrison's below-the-knee amputation, his recovery, and the physiological adjustment needed to adopt a prosthetic limb. Additionally, he poignantly details his true feelings, triumphs, setbacks, and positive choices as he learns to focus on his abilities instead of his disabilities and overcome challenges. It's Just a Matter of Balance shares an eye-opening glimpse into the inspiring life of Garrison, who demonstrates to others that with genuine acceptance of our fate and dedication to anger management, we can live a whole life with significant meaning and purpose.

Download or read book Just One Foot written by Judy Johnson Berna and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Judy Johnson Berna tells the story of the long road to the elective amputation of her deformed left foot.

Download or read book Johnny Got His Gun written by Dalton Trumbo and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2013-11-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Searing Portrayal Of War That Has Stunned And Galvanized Generations Of Readers An immediate bestseller upon its original publication in 1939, Dalton Trumbo?s stark, profoundly troubling masterpiece about the horrors of World War I brilliantly crystallized the uncompromising brutality of war and became the most influential protest novel of the Vietnam era. Johnny Got His Gun is an undisputed classic of antiwar literature that?s as timely as ever. ?A terrifying book, of an extraordinary emotional intensity.?--The Washington Post "Powerful. . . an eye-opener." --Michael Moore "Mr. Trumbo sets this story down almost without pause or punctuation and with a fury amounting to eloquence."--The New York Times "A book that can never be forgotten by anyone who reads it."--Saturday Review

Download or read book The Horrible written by John Edward Lawson and published by Raw Dog Screaming Press. This book was released on 2019-11-30 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lawson’s second poetry collection mixes the humorous with the grotesque in a bizarre collection of new and previously published poetry. This volume showcases his more story-like poems, many of which are favorites at his readings. Appearances by Pee Wee Herman, the hook hand of urban legend, and the Egyptian god Anubis will have you laughing despite yourself. This second edition contains over 30 pages of bonus material featuring Lawson at his most bizarre and irreverent. "Collected poetry from previous publications, The Horrible gives you tiny tastes of the horrific dementia and wonderfully imagined regurgitations of Lawson's own nightmare bucket. He leaves you with images that will remain long after you've finished reading — something akin to shadows in the aftermath of an A-Bomb." -Kelli Owen for HorrorWeb

Download or read book The 2007 Rhysling Anthology written by Drew Morse and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first Rhysling Anthology, published in 1978, consisted of 14 poems on 13 Xeroxed pages. The publication of this striking 79-poem anthology is thus a testament to the skyrocketing popularity of science fiction and fantasy poetry over the past three decades. And the imaginativeness and vitality of these poems, in craft and concept, certainly suggests that the field of fantastic poetry is reaching new heights. Herein you'll find the true descendants of Gilgamesh and Beowulf, Paradise Lost and Eureka, The Star-Treader and Aniara.